With the 918 Spyder and the 919 Le Mans racer, Porsche has proved to the masses that hybrid technology needn't necessarily mean better driving range and lower CO2 emissions. It can also be used for better performance when the need be. It was just a matter of time before the learnings from the 918 and 919 would filter down to Porsche’s more mass-produced cars and the Panamera it is the latest to benefit from it.